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Patriots Kick Off Fall Season with Big Victories and Key Lessons

LIVONIA — 8/30/2025

Football Secures a Dominant Road Victory

The Varsity Football team made a powerful statement in its season opener. The Patriots traveled to Hurley Field on Thursday, August 28, and returned home with a definitive 34-7 victory over Berkley High School. [1, 2] This win puts Franklin at a strong 1-0 overall record. [1, 3, 4] The final score speaks to a dominating performance on both sides of the ball. [1, 3] The team’s 32-player roster is composed of a solid mix of returning seniors and promising juniors, providing a deep and experienced foundation for the season. [4]

Varsity Football Schedule

  • **August 28:** Won vs. Berkley, 34-7 [1, 2]
  • **September 5:** at Wayne Memorial at 7:00 PM [5]
  • **September 12:** at Belleville at 7:00 PM [5]
  • **September 19:** vs. Glenn at 7:00 PM [5]
  • **September 26:** vs. Churchill at 7:00 PM [5]
  • **October 3:** at Fordson at 7:00 PM [5]
  • **October 10:** vs. Stevenson at 7:00 PM [5]
  • **October 17:** vs. Dearborn at 7:00 PM [5]

Boys Soccer Navigates a Mixed August

The Varsity Boys Soccer team finished the month with an even record of 2-2, showcasing their ability to compete within the league while also facing challenges in non-league play. [6, 7] The Patriots secured two important home league victories, defeating Churchill 3-2 and Wayne Memorial 2-1. [6, 7] However, the team's month also included two losses, the most notable of which was an 8-0 defeat to their crosstown rivals at Livonia Stevenson. [8, 1, 6, 7] This mixed bag of results underscores a team that is finding its footing, with a strong potential for success in league contests. For the end of August, the team had scored 7 goals while conceding 15. [7]

Varsity Boys Soccer Schedule

  • **August 18:** Won vs. Churchill, 3-2 [7]
  • **August 21:** Won vs. Wayne Memorial, 2-1 [7]
  • **August 22:** Lost at South Lyon East, 4-2 [7]
  • **August 26:** Lost at Stevenson, 8-0 [7]
  • **September 2:** at Howell at 7:00 PM [7]
  • **September 4:** vs. Glenn at 7:00 PM [7]
  • **September 9:** at Churchill at 7:00 PM [7]
  • **September 11:** at Fordson at 7:00 PM [7]
  • **September 16:** vs. Belleville at 7:00 PM [7]
  • **September 18:** at Dearborn at 7:00 PM [7]
  • **September 25:** vs. Stevenson at 7:00 PM [7]
  • **September 26:** at Garden City at 4:00 PM [7]

Volleyball Takes on Challenging Tournament Schedule

For the Girls Varsity Volleyball team, August was a demanding month of competition, concluding with an overall record of 1 win and 8 losses. [9, 10] This record is a reflection of the team's participation in a series of early-season tournaments and invitationals, which are specifically designed to expose players to a wide range of opponents and build competitive experience. [10] The team's lone victory came in a 2-1 win over Seaholm High School during a multi-game event. [10] Head Coach L. Jimenez's squad will use these early matches as a vital development opportunity, preparing them for the start of league play in September. [9, 10] No roster or individual stats for the 2025 season are publicly available. [9, 10, 11, 12]

Girls Varsity Volleyball Schedule

  • **August 20:** Lost to Riverview (1-2), Lost to West Bloomfield (0-2), Lost to Garden City (1-2) [10]
  • **August 23:** Lost to L'Anse Creuse North (0-2), Won vs. Seaholm (2-1), Lost to Clarkston (0-2), Lost to Lapeer (0-2) [10]
  • **August 26:** Lost to Groves (1-2), Lost to Seaholm/Groves (1-2) [10]
  • **September 9:** vs. Belleville at 6:30 PM [10]
  • **September 11:** vs. Canton at 6:30 PM [10]
  • **September 16:** at Fordson at 7:00 PM [10]
  • **September 18:** at Stevenson at 6:30 PM [10]
  • **September 23:** vs. Glenn at 6:30 PM [10]
  • **September 30:** at Dearborn at 7:00 PM [10]

Looking Ahead

As September begins, the Livonia Franklin Patriots are poised to build on their August performances. The community can look forward to cheering them on as they continue their seasons.

Corrections and Pictures

If you have any corrections to this information, please do let me know. Also, if you have any pictures for these events, please send them my way. Thanks!

Sources

[1] https://stevenson.livoniapublicschools.org/athletics/athletics-schedules-index

[10] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/franklin-patriots/volleyball/

[5] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/stevenson-spartans/football/schedule/

[1] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/franklin-patriots/football/

[3] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/franklin-patriots/football/stats/

[18] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/franklin-patriots/football/roster/

[6] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/franklin-patriots/soccer/

[9] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/franklin-patriots/volleyball/schedule/

[8] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/stevenson-spartans/soccer/

[13] https://www.livoniafranklinathletics.com/main/team/id/1692551/sportid/17/gender/2

[19] https://livoniafranklinathletics.com/main/teamroster/id/1692543/seasonId/4848730

[20] https://livoniafranklinathletics.com/main/team/id/1692533

[16] https://livoniafranklinathletics.com/main/team/id/1692537/sportid/9/gender/1

[21] https://livoniastevensonathletics.org/main/team/id/3699013/sportid/5/gender/2

[7] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/franklin-patriots/soccer/schedule/

[7] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/franklin-patriots/soccer/schedule/

[4] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/franklin-patriots/football/roster/

[14] https://www.athletic.net/team/12919/cross-country

[22] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/franklin-patriots/soccer/24-25/roster/

[11] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/franklin-patriots/volleyball/jv/

[23] https://livoniafranklinathletics.com/main/teamroster/id/1692543/seasonId/4848730

[14] https://www.athletic.net/team/12919/cross-country

[12] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/franklin-patriots/volleyball/freshman/

[14] https://www.athletic.net/team/12919/cross-country

[2] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/franklin-patriots/football/schedule/

[15] https://www.livoniafranklinathletics.com/main/team/id/1692529

[2] https://www.maxpreps.com/mi/livonia/franklin-patriots/football/schedule/

[15] https://www.livoniafranklinathletics.com/main/team/id/1692529

[24] https://livoniafranklinathletics.com/main/team/id/1692535/sportid/5/gender/2

[17] https://livoniafranklinathletics.com/main/teamroster/id/1692535/seasonId/4944773

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